There is an important election coming up on June 5 that will impact our school, and we are asking you to get out to vote! Voters will cast their ballots and help elect the next Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Both positions will have a big impact on the future of public schools and students – including charter public schools and students.

CHAMPS’ FIRST participation in the National student art contest, REFLECTIONS, was a huge success for us at CHAMPS! As part of the PTA REFLECTIONS Arts in Education Program, we are proud to announce that Nine (9) of our students will be receiving awards at the 31st District PTA, Annual Reflections Open House and Awards Reception. We are proud to congratulate our students who participated in the first REFLECTIONS Programs at CHAMPS! The following students are being honored for the achievement of their artwork and are being recognized with an Award in the category of the submission. The award honors imagination, creativity, and interpretation of the theme “WITHIN REACH”

Too often after an act of youth violence, facts come out that friends suspected or knew something was going to happen but didn’t know what to do with that information. In fact, in 4 out of 5 school shootings, at least one other person knew of the shooter’s intent but said nothing. Additionally, 7 out of 10 people who complete suicide told someone of their plans or gave some type of warning or indication. Imagine how much tragedy could be averted if these individuals said something?The Say Something program raises awareness and teaches students to recognize warning signs, signals and threats; and to “Say Something” to a trusted adult. If you see or hear anything on campus regarding a person doing self-harm or harm to others, say something to a school administrator.

Congressman Tony Cardenas made the dreams of 40 CHAMPS students come true when he reserved seats for us to hear from the creator of "Hamilton" and "In the Heights", Lin-Manuel Miranda. Students were told on the first day of school that they had a special field trip lined up. Many of the students in attendance were involved in the CHAMPS production of "In the Heights" or are inspired by Miranda's current musical sensation, "Hamilton". Principal Linda Pierce commented that the assembly inspired our student artists.